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Be careful what you say

Fred

https://www.bbc.com/indonesia/articles/ce7xr9k93gro


The rights and wrongs are unimportant- Not getting banged up is.


I can't be sure what he actually said as the only site that I read was a biased one, but I gather he publicly insulted some people (requires confirmation)

That earned him a fine and time behind bars.


Defamation is a criminal offence here so perhaps a little wisdom with words is a good idea in case you upset the wrong people.

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Ryan_chaniago

It's sad that nowadays interests above interests will trump everything, just for the sake of power.  The slightest mention of power will end up like that even though our actions are actually in the right context.  But those who feel powerful, feel that they are disturbed & uncomfortable by it.  This is not the first time a case like this has happened, you can fight it if your status is higher or help by the power of netizens.  Usually if it goes viral, then justice will come.